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TAFE Subject details
This section contains a brief description of subjects
offered by the Swinburne TAFE Division.
How to find subjects
All unit or subject descriptions are contained in this
chapter. All subjects are allocated either a numeric or an
alphanumeric code and are listed here in code order. All
purely numeric codes appear first then alphanumeric
codes.
The alpha code is made up of two or three letters which
indicates the discipline area, followed by three or four
numbers.
Textbooks
Texts or textbooks are material essential to the subject.
Recommended reading
Because of the frequency with which individual
publications become out-dated, and are superseded,
textbooks and recommended reading are not listed for all
subjects.
Students are advised not to purchase textbooks or
reference books until the classes commence unless they
have previously consulted the lecturer in charge of the
subject.
In most subjects a detailed reading guide will be issued
during the first week of classes.
Students wishing to carry out preliminary reading in a
subject shouldconsult the lecturer in charge of that subject
for guidance.